Moline City Council met July 24.
Here is the minutes provided by the Council:
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation – Alderman Parker
Roll Call
Consent Agenda
All items under the consent agenda will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussions of these items unless a Council Member so requests, in which case, the item will be moved from the Consent Agenda and considered as the first item after the Omnibus Vote.
Approval of Minutes & Appointments Made
Committee-of-the-Whole and Council meeting minutes of July 17, 2018, and appointments made during Committee-of-the-Whole on July 24, 2018.
Second Reading Ordinances
1. Council Bill/General Ordinance 3030-2018
A General Ordinance amending Chapter 6 “Rights-Of-Way And Public Property Uses,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances, by enacting one new Article III, “Small Wireless FacilitiesDeployment;” and authorizing City staff to do all things necessary under this ordinance, including, but not limited to, the execution of master pole agreements and necessary supplements.
Explanation: Illinois State Senate Bill 1451, the Small Wireless Facilities Deployment Act, was signed into law with an effective date of June 1, 2018. The Act states that cities must adopt application fees, consistent with the Act, on or before August 1, 2018. The Act significantly restricts how the City can regulate small wireless facilities in its rights-of-way and in other locations in the City. Under the Act, facilities on utility poles in the City rightof-way are permitted uses, including power poles, traffic signal poles, and City owned streetlights. Small wireless facilities are also permitted uses in any zone that is exclusively commercial or industrial. Further, the Act limits the fees that a City can charge for permit review and for rent. This Ordinance establishes generally applicable standards consistent with the Act for the design, permitting, location, construction, deployment, regulation, operation, maintenance, repair and removal of small wireless facilities within the public rights-of-way and throughout the City. Additional documentation attached.
Fiscal Impact: Unknown at this time
Public Notice/Recording: N/A
2. Council Bill/General Ordinance 3031-2018
An Ordinance amending Chapter 20, “Motor Vehicles And Traffic,” of the Moline Code of
Ordinances, Section 20-4503, “Duty Of Drivers Approaching A Three-Way Stop Intersection,” Appendix 4, “Three-Way Stop Intersections,” by installing a three-way stop intersection on 7th Street at 12th Avenue.
Explanation: The City received a request from the Butterworth Center and several neighbors to install a three-way stop intersection on 7th Street at 12th Avenue. Staff reviewed the traffic volumes and found that a three-way stop does meet warrants at this location. The Traffic Engineering Committee reviewed this request at the June 5, 2018 meeting and recommends approval of the request
Fiscal Impact: N/A
Public Notice/Recording: N/A
Resolutions
3. Council Bill/Resolution 1100-2018
A Resolution approving of a payment to McCarthy Improvement Company for installation of a sanitary sewer casing under John Deere Road.
Explanation: Council previously approved hiring McCarthy Improvement Company on a time and material basis to install two sanitary sewer casings under John Deere Road. McCarthy Improvement installed the casings under the eastbound lanes of John Deere Road as part of their 2017 reconstruction work. Council approved an invoice for $119,938.47 for the 2017 work at the December 12, 2017 City Council meeting. McCarthy Improvement completed the installation under the westbound lanes on April 30, 2018 and submitted a time and material invoice for $46,175.15. The 2018 invoice is less than the 2017 invoice for two reasons: a longer casing was installed in 2017, which took more time; and all of the casing pipe material was purchased in 2017, and included in the 2017 invoice, so the 2018 invoice did not include costs for the casing material. The cost to bore these two casings under John Deere Road, after the reconstruction is complete, is approximately ten times the cost to install as part of Illinois Department of Transportation’s project.
Fiscal Impact: Funds are budgeted in 320-1840-433.08-30
Public Notice/Recording: N/A
4. Council Bill/Resolution 1101-2018
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an Engagement Letter between the City of Moline and GovHR USA to facilitate goal setting and governance effectiveness training with the City Council and senior staff for a not-to-exceed amount of $8,140. (Doug Maxeiner City Administrator)
Explanation: Approximately six months ago, the City Administrator suggested to the City Council that it might be appropriate to have an outside consultant work with senior staff and the City Council on effective governance issues such as roles, communication parameters and rules of engagement. This suggestion, which appeared to be received well, was after the budget was approved, and the contingency fund would need to address the expense for this work.
In addition, the City is due to update its strategic goals. The City previously used Lyle Sumek for strategic planning on an annual basis at a cost ranging from $14,560 to $19,495, between 2014 and 2016. While it was determined during the budget process to conduct the goal setting internally, the addition of the governance component provides an opportunity to combine the two items in an efficient and effective manner.
Mark Peterson recently retired from the City of Normal, IL as the City Manager. Mark has joined the firm of GovHR and specializes in strategic planning, goal setting and organizational development. Staff explained the needs for the City of Moline in this area and requested an engagement letter for the consideration of the City Council. Mark is proposing to complete the specified work for an amount not-to-exceed $8,140. Funding for the contract would come from the Contingency Account in the General Fund. Staff requests and recommends approval.
Staff Recommendation: Approval
Fiscal Impact: $8,140 from the General Fund Contingency Account.
Public Notice/Recording: N/A
Goals Impacted: Financially Strong City with Cost Effective
Services
Omnibus Vote
Non - Consent Agenda
First Reading Ordinances
5. Council Bill/General Ordinance 3032-2018
An Ordinance amending Chapter 7, “Animals And Fowl,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances, Section 7-1105, “Beekeeping Within The City Prohibited,” by repealing said section in its entirety and enacting in lieu thereof one new Section 7-1105, “Beekeeping,” dealing with the same subject matter.
Explanation: The Code of Ordinances currently prohibits the keeping or maintaining of any bees, beehives, or apiaries within the City. The City Council has found that honeybees can be maintained within populated areas in reasonable densities without causing a nuisance if the bees are properly located and carefully managed. Honeybees are a benefit to humankind by providing agriculture, fruit and garden pollination services and by furnishing honey, wax and other useful products.
Fiscal impact: Annual license fees
Public Notice/Recording: Pamphlet publication
6. Council Bill/General Ordinance 3033-2018
An Ordinance amending Chapter 22, “Offenses - Miscellaneous,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances, Sec. 22-4103, “Discharge Of Weapons,” by repealing said section in its entirety and enacting in lieu thereof one new Sec. 22-4103 dealing with the same subject matter; and Chapter 7, “Animals And Fowl,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances, by enacting one new Sec. 7-1109A, “Deer Hunting.”
Explanation: City staff tracked issues of its deer management program during its inaugural year. Upon review, staff determined the following changes will improve the overall experience and provide clarity to participants and residents: establishing a specific time frame for application submittal, requiring a sign be posted in the area of the hunt, requiring two does be hunted before a buck, clarifying that a hunting area cannot be shared, and expanding reporting options to include online reporting or email.
Fiscal Impact: N/A
Public Notice/Recording: N/A
7. Council Bill/Special Ordinance 4027-2018
A Special Ordinance authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Lease Agreement with Reason Farms to farm City-owned property located at Runge Farm (RICO Tax Parcels 11-64, 11-64-C and 11-68), Pryce Farm (RICO Tax Parcels 12-112 and 12-119), and Bealer Farm (RICO Tax Parcel 11-49) from January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2022.
Explanation: The City of Moline owns three large farm properties south of the Quad City Airport, which are being held for future residential development. Jason Flickinger of Reason Farms, Joy, Illinois, has farmed the properties for the last four years and has a good working relationship with the City. Mr. Flickinger and City Staff have agreed to a new four-year lease with the same terms, except that the tenant will pay $10 more per tillable acre for a total of $225 per tillable acre. The tenant will also continue to till in the leaves that Public Works collects from the leaf-vacuuming program and save the City money on landfill costs.
Fiscal Impact: Revenue of $33,750 annually from rent and saves on landfill costs
Public Notice/Recording: N/A
Miscellaneous Business (if necessary)
Public Comment
Members of the Public are permitted to speak after coming to the podium and stating their names.
Executive Session (if necessary)
Council Bill/General Ordinance No. 3030-2018
Sponsor
An Ordinance
Amending Chapter 6, “Rights-Of-Way And Public Property Uses,” of the
Moline Code of Ordinances, by enacting one new Article III, “Small Wireless Facilities Deployment;” and
Authorizing City staff to do all things necessary to effectuate this ordinance, including, but not limited to, the execution of master pole agreements and necessary supplements.
Whereas, the Illinois General Assembly has recently enacted Public Act 100-0585, known as the Small Wireless Facilities Deployment Act (the Act), which became effective on June 1, 2018; and
Whereas, the City of Moline (the City) is an Illinois municipality in accordance with the Constitution of the State of Illinois of 1970; and
Whereas, the City is authorized, under existing State and federal law, to enact, by August 1, 2018, appropriate regulations and restrictions relative to small wireless facilities, distributed antenna systems and other personal wireless telecommunication facility installations in the public right-of-way as long as it does not conflict with State and federal law; and
Whereas, the Act sets forth the requirements for the collocation of small wireless facilities by local authorities.
Now, Therefore, Be It Ordained By The City Council Of The City Of Moline, Illinois, as follows:
Section 1. That Chapter 6, “Rights-Of-Way And Public Property Uses,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances, is hereby amended by enacting one new Article III, which shall read as follows:
“Article Ill. Small Wireless Facilities Deployment
Sec. 6-3100. Purpose And Scope.
(a) Purpose. The purpose of this Article is to establish regulations, standards and procedures for the siting and collocation of small wireless facilities on rights-of-way within the City’s jurisdiction, or outside the rights-of-way on property zoned by the City exclusively for commercial or industrial use, in a manner that is consistent with the Act.
(b) Conflicts with Other Ordinances. This Article supersedes all ordinances or parts of ordinances adopted prior hereto that are in conflict herewith, to the extent of such conflict.
(c) Conflicts with State and Federal Laws. In the event that applicable federal or State laws or regulations conflict with the requirements of this Article, the wireless provider shall comply with the requirements of this Article to the maximum extent possible without violating federal or State laws or regulations.
Sec. 6-3101. Definitions.
For the purposes of this Article, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
(1) “Act” – Public Act 100-0585, known as the Small Wireless Facilities Deployment Act.
(2) “Antenna” – Communications equipment that transmits or receives electromagnetic radio frequency signals used in the provision of wireless services.
(3) “Applicable codes” – Uniform building, fire, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical codes adopted by a recognized national code organization or local amendments to those codes, including the National Electric Safety Code.
(4) “Applicant” – Any person who submits an application and is a wireless provider.
(5) “Application” – A request submitted by an applicant to the City for a permit to collocate small wireless facilities, and a request that includes the installation of a new utility pole for such collocation, as well as any applicable fee for the review of such application.
(6) “Collocate” or “collocation” – To install, mount, maintain, modify, operate, or replace wireless facilities on or adjacent to a wireless support structure or utility pole.
(7) “Communications service” – Cable service, as defined in 47 U.S.C. 522(6), as amended; information service, as defined in 47 U.S.C. 153(24), as amended; telecommunications service, as defined in 47 U.S.C. 153(53), as amended; mobile service, as defined in 47 U.S.C. 153(53), as amended; or wireless service other than mobile service.
(8) “Communications service provider” – A cable operator, as defined in 47 U.S.C. 522(5), as amended; a provider of information service, as defined in 47 U.S.C. 153(24), as amended; a telecommunications carrier, as defined in 47 U.S.C. 153(51), as amended; or a wireless provider.
(9) “FCC” – The Federal Communications Commission of the United States.
(10) “Fee” – A one-time charge.
(11) “Historic district” or “historic landmark” – A building, property, or site, or group of buildings, properties, or sites that are either (i) listed in the National Register of Historic Places or formally determined eligible for listing by the Keeper of the National Register, the individual who has been delegated the authority by the federal agency to list properties and determine their eligibility for the National Register, in accordance with Section VI.D.1.a.i through Section VI.D.1.a.v of the Nationwide Programmatic Agreement codified at 47 CFR Part 1, Appendix C; or (ii) designated as a locally landmarked building, property, site, or historic district by an ordinance adopted by the City pursuant to a preservation program that meets the requirements of the Certified Local Government Program of the Illinois State Historic Preservation Office or where such certification of the preservation program by the Illinois State Historic Preservation Office is pending.
(12) “Law” – A federal or State statute, common law, code, rule, regulation, order, or local ordinance or resolution.
(13) “Micro wireless facility” – A small wireless facility that is not larger in dimension than 24 inches in length, 15 inches in width, and 12 inches in height and that has an exterior antenna, if any, no longer than 11 inches.
(14) “Municipal utility pole” – A utility pole owned or operated by the City in public rights-of-way.
(15) “Permit” – A written authorization required by the City to perform an action or initiate, continue, or complete a project.
(16) “Person” – An individual, corporation, limited liability company, partnership, association, trust, or other entity or organization.
(17) “Public safety agency” – The functional division of the federal government, the State, a unit of local government, or a special purpose district located in whole or in part within this State, that provides or has authority to provide firefighting, police, ambulance, medical, or other emergency services to respond to and manage emergency incidents.
(18) “Rate” – A recurring charge.
(19) “Right-of-way” – The area on, below, or above a public roadway, highway, street, public sidewalk, alley, or utility easement dedicated for compatible use. Right-of-way does not include City-owned aerial lines.
(20) “Small wireless facility” – A wireless facility that meets both of the following qualifications: (i) each antenna is located inside an enclosure of no more than 6 cubic feet in volume or, in the case of an antenna that has exposed elements, the antenna and all of its exposed elements could fit within an imaginary enclosure of no more than 6 cubic feet; and (ii) all other wireless equipment attached directly to a utility pole associated with the facility is cumulatively no more than 25 cubic feet in volume. The following types of associated ancillary equipment are not included in the calculation of equipment volume: electric meter, concealment elements, telecommunications demarcation box, ground-based enclosures, grounding equipment, power transfer switch, cut-off switch, and vertical cable runs for the connection of power and other services.
(21) “Utility pole” – A pole or similar structure that is used in whole or in part by a communications service provider or for electric distribution, lighting, traffic control, or a similar function.
(22) “Wireless facility” – Equipment at a fixed location that enables wireless communications between user equipment and a communications network, including: (i) equipment associated with wireless communications; and (ii) radio transceivers, antennas, coaxial or fiber-optic cable, regular and backup power supplies, and comparable equipment, regardless of technological configuration. Wireless facility includes small wireless facilities. Wireless facility does not include: (i) the structure or improvements on, under, or within which the equipment is collocated; or (ii) wireline backhaul facilities, coaxial or fiber optic cable that is between wireless support structures or utility poles or coaxial, or fiber optic cable that is otherwise not immediately adjacent to or directly associated with an antenna.
(23) “Wireless infrastructure provider” – Any person authorized to provide telecommunications service in the State that builds or installs wireless communication transmission equipment, wireless facilities, wireless support structures, or utility poles and that is not a wireless services provider but is acting as an agent or a contractor for a wireless services provider for the application submitted to the City.
(24) “Wireless provider” – A wireless infrastructure provider or a wireless services provider.
(25) “Wireless services” – Any services provided to the general public, including a particular class of customers, and made available on a nondiscriminatory basis using licensed or unlicensed spectrum, whether at a fixed location or mobile, provided using wireless facilities.
(26) “Wireless services provider” – A person who provides wireless services.
(27) “Wireless support structure” – A freestanding structure, such as a monopole; tower, either guyed or self-supporting; billboard; or other existing or proposed structure designed to support or capable of supporting wireless facilities. Wireless support structure does not include a utility pole. Sec. 6-3102. Regulation Of Small Wireless Facilities.
(a) Permitted Use. Small wireless facilities shall be classified as permitted uses and subject to administrative review, except as provided for in applications including requested variations from the requirements of this Article as specified herein, but not subject to zoning review or approval if they are collocated (i) in rights-of-way in any zoning district, or (ii) outside rights-of-way in property zoned exclusively for commercial or industrial use.
(b) Permit Required. An applicant shall obtain one or more permits from the City to collocate a small wireless facility. An application shall be received and processed, and permits issued shall be subject to the following conditions and requirements:
(1) Application Requirements. A wireless provider shall provide the following information to the City, together with the City’s Small Cell Facilities Permit Application, as a condition of any permit application to collocate small wireless facilities on a utility pole or wireless support structure:
a. Site specific structural integrity and, for a municipal utility pole, make-ready analysis prepared by a structural engineer, as that term is defined in Section 4 of the Structural Engineering Practice Act of 1989;
b. The location where each proposed small wireless facility or utility pole would be installed and photographs of the location and its immediate surroundings depicting the utility poles or structures on which each proposed small wireless facility would be mounted or location where utility poles or structures would be installed. This should include a depiction of the completed facility;
c. Specifications and drawings prepared by a structural engineer, as that term is defined in Section 4 of the Structural Engineering Practice Act of 1989, for each proposed small wireless facility covered by the application as it is proposed to be installed, to include dimensional details of small wireless facilities and mounting hardware used to attach equipment to the utility pole or small wireless support structure;
d. The equipment type and model numbers for the antennas and all other wireless equipment associated with the small wireless facility;
e. A proposed schedule for the installation and completion of each small wireless facility covered by the application, if approved; and
f. Certification that the collocation complies with the Collocation Requirements and Conditions contained herein, to the best of the applicant’s knowledge.
g. In the event that the proposed small wireless facility is to be attached to an existing pole owned by an entity other than the City, the wireless provider shall provide legally competent evidence of the consent of the owner of such pole to the proposed collocation.
h. In the event that the proposed small wireless facility is to be attached to an existing pole owned by the City, the wireless provider shall be required to enter into a pole usage agreement pursuant to this Article.
i. Any other documentation and materials identified in Section 6-1103 of the Moline Code of Ordinances.
(2) Application Process. The City shall process applications as follows:
a. The first completed application shall have priority over applications received by different applicants for collocation on the same utility pole or wireless support structure.
b. An application to collocate a small wireless facility on an existing utility pole or wireless support structure, or replacement of an existing utility pole or wireless support structure shall be processed on a nondiscriminatory basis and shall be deemed approved if the City fails to approve or deny the application within 90 days after the submission of a completed application.
However, if an applicant intends to proceed with the permitted activity on a deemed approved basis, the applicant shall notify the City in writing of its intention to invoke the deemed approved remedy no sooner than 75 days after the submission of a completed application.
The permit shall be deemed approved on the latter of the 90th day after submission of the complete application or the 10th day after the receipt of the deemed approved notice by the City. The receipt of the deemed approved notice shall not preclude the City's denial of the permit request within the time limits as provided under this Article.
c. An application to collocate a small wireless facility that includes the installation of a new utility pole shall be processed on a nondiscriminatory basis and deemed approved if the City fails to approve or deny the application within 120 days after the submission of a completed application.
However, if an applicant intends to proceed with the permitted activity on a deemed approved basis, the applicant shall notify the City in writing of its intention to invoke the deemed approved remedy no sooner than 105 days after the submission of a completed application.
The permit shall be deemed approved on the latter of the 120th day after submission of the complete application or the 10th day after the receipt of the deemed approved notice by the City. The receipt of the deemed approved notice shall not preclude the City's denial of the permit request within the time limits as provided under this Article.
d. The City shall deny an application which does not meet the requirements of this Article.
If the City determines that applicable codes, ordinances or regulations that concern public safety, or the Collocation Requirements and Conditions contained herein require that the utility pole or wireless support structure be replaced before the requested collocation, approval shall be conditioned on the replacement of the utility pole or wireless support structure at the cost of the wireless provider.
The City shall document the basis for a denial, including the specific code provisions or application conditions on which the denial is based, and send the documentation to the applicant on or before the day the City denies an application.
The applicant may cure the deficiencies identified by the City and resubmit the revised application once within 30 days after notice of denial is sent to the applicant without paying an additional application fee. The City shall approve or deny the revised application within 30 days after the applicant resubmits the application or it is deemed approved. Failure to resubmit the revised application within 30 days of denial shall require the applicant to submit a new application with applicable fees, and recommencement of the City’s review period.
The applicant must notify the City in writing of its intention to proceed with the permitted activity on a deemed approved basis, which may be submitted with the revised application.
Any review of a revised application shall be limited to the deficiencies cited in the denial. However, this revised application does not apply if the cure requires the review of a new location, new or different structure to be collocated upon, new antennas, or other wireless equipment associated with the small wireless facility.
e. Pole Attachment Agreement. Within 30 days after an approved permit to collocate a small wireless facility on a municipal utility pole, the City and the applicant shall enter into a Master Pole Attachment Agreement, provided by the City for the initial collocation on a municipal utility pole by the applicant. For subsequent approved permits to collocate on a small wireless facility on a municipal utility pole, the City and the applicant shall enter into a License Supplement of the Master Pole Attachment Agreement.
(3) Completeness of Application. Within 30 days after receiving an application, the City shall determine whether the application is complete and notify the applicant. If an application is incomplete, the City must specifically identify the missing information. An application shall be deemed complete if the City fails to provide notification to the applicant within 30 days after all documents, information and fees specifically enumerated in the City's permit application form are submitted by the applicant to the City.
Processing deadlines are tolled from the time the City sends the notice of incompleteness to the time the applicant provides the missing information.
(4) Tolling. The time period for applications may be further tolled by:
a. An express written agreement by both the applicant and the City; or
b. A local, State or federal disaster declaration or similar emergency that causes the delay.
(5) Consolidated Applications. An applicant seeking to collocate small wireless facilities within the jurisdiction of the City shall be allowed, at the applicant's discretion, to file a consolidated application and receive a single permit for the collocation of up to 25 small wireless facilities if the collocations each involve substantially the same type of small wireless facility and substantially the same type of structure. Application fees for a consolidated application are set forth in subsection (d) below. If a single permit is issued, the “Annual Recurring Rate” charged will be per facility, as set forth in subsection (g) below. If an application includes multiple small wireless facilities, the City may remove small wireless facility collocations from the application and treat separately small wireless facility collocations for which incomplete information has been provided or that do not qualify for consolidated treatment or that are denied. The City may issue separate permits for each collocation that is approved in a consolidated application.
(6) Duration of Permits. The duration of a permit shall be for a period of 5 years, and the permit shall be renewed for equivalent durations unless the City makes a finding that the small wireless facilities or the new or modified utility pole do not comply with the applicable City codes or any provision, condition or requirement contained in this Article.
If the Act is repealed as provided in Section 90 therein, renewals of permits shall be subject to the applicable City code provisions or regulations in effect at the time of renewal.
(7) Means of Submitting Applications. Applicants shall submit applications, supporting information and notices to the City by:
a. Delivering a hard copy either by personal delivery at the City’s designated place of business, by regular mail postmarked on the date due or by overnight courier delivery service; and
b. Delivering an electronic copy by electronic mail to the address provided on the Application.
(c) Collocation Requirements and Conditions.
(1) Public Safety Space Reservation. The City may reserve space on municipal utility poles for future public safety uses, for the City’s electric utility uses, or both, but a reservation of space may not preclude the collocation of a small wireless facility unless the City reasonably determines that the municipal utility pole cannot accommodate both uses.
(2) Installation and Maintenance. The wireless provider shall install, maintain, repair and modify its small wireless facilities in safe condition and good repair and in compliance with the requirements and conditions of this Article. The wireless provider shall ensure that its employees, agents or contractors that perform work in connection with its small wireless facilities are adequately trained and skilled in accordance with all applicable industry and governmental standards and regulations.
(3) No Interference with Public Safety Communication Frequencies. The wireless provider's operation of the small wireless facilities shall not interfere with the frequencies used by a public safety agency for public safety communications.
A wireless provider shall install small wireless facilities of the type and frequency that will not cause unacceptable interference with a public safety agency's communications equipment.
Unacceptable interference will be determined by and measured in accordance with industry standards and the FCC's regulations addressing unacceptable interference to public safety spectrum or any other spectrum licensed by a public safety agency.
If a small wireless facility causes such interference, and the wireless provider has been given written notice of the interference by the public safety agency, the wireless provider, at its own expense, shall remedy the interference in a manner consistent with the abatement and resolution procedures for interference with public safety spectrum established by the FCC including 47 CFR 22.970 through 47 CFR 22.973 and 47 CFR 90.672 through 47 CFR 90.675.
The City may terminate a permit for a small wireless facility based on such interference if the wireless provider is not in compliance with the Code of Federal Regulations cited in the previous paragraph. Failure to remedy the interference as required herein shall constitute a public nuisance.
(4) The wireless provider shall not collocate small wireless facilities on City utility poles that are part of an electric distribution or transmission system within the communication worker safety zone of the pole or the electric supply zone of the pole.
However, the antenna and support equipment of the small wireless facility may be located in the communications space on the City utility pole and on the top of the pole, if not otherwise unavailable, if the wireless provider complies with applicable codes for work involving the top of the pole.
For purposes of this subparagraph, the terms "communications space", "communication worker safety zone", and "electric supply zone" have the meanings given to those terms in the National Electric Safety Code as published by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
(5) The wireless provider shall comply with all applicable codes and local code provisions or regulations that concern public safety.
(6) The wireless provider shall comply with written design standards that are generally applicable for decorative utility poles, or reasonable stealth, concealment and aesthetic requirements that are set forth in any City ordinance, written policy adopted by the City, a comprehensive plan or other written design plan that applies to other occupiers of the rights-of-way, including on a historic landmark or in a historic district.
(7) Alternate Placements. Except as provided in this Collocation Requirements and Conditions Section, a wireless provider shall not be required to collocation small wireless facilities on any specific utility pole, or category of utility poles, or be required to collocate multiple antenna systems on a single utility pole. However, with respect to an application for the collocation of a small wireless facility associated with a new utility pole, the City may propose that the small wireless facility be collocated on an existing utility pole or existing wireless support structure within 100 feet of the proposed collocation, which the applicant shall accept if it has the right to use the alternate structure on reasonable terms and conditions, and the alternate location and structure does not impose technical limits or additional material costs as determined by the applicant.
If the applicant refuses a collocation proposed by the City, the applicant shall provide written certification describing the property rights, technical limits or material cost reasons the alternate location does not satisfy the criteria in this paragraph.
(8) Height Limitations. The maximum height of a small wireless facility shall be no more than 10 feet above the utility pole or wireless support structure on which the small wireless facility is collocated.
New or replacement utility poles or wireless support structures on which small wireless facilities are collocated may not exceed the higher of:
a. 10 feet in height above the tallest existing utility pole, other than a utility pole supporting only wireless facilities, that is in place on the date the application is submitted to the City, that is located within 300 feet of the new or replacement utility pole or wireless support structure and that is in the same right-of-way within the jurisdictional boundary of the City, provided the City may designate which intersecting right-of-way within 300 feet of the proposed utility pole or wireless support structures shall control the height limitation for such facility; or
b. 45 feet above ground level.
(9) Height Exceptions or Variances. If an applicant proposes a height for a new or replacement pole in excess of the above height limitations on which the small wireless facility is proposed for collocation, the applicant shall apply for a variance in conformance with procedures, terms and conditions set forth in Section 6-1120.
(10) Contractual Design Requirements. The wireless provider shall comply with requirements that are imposed by a contract between the City and a private property owner that concern design or construction standards applicable to utility poles and ground-mounted equipment located in the right-of-way.
(11) Ground-mounted Equipment Spacing. The wireless provider shall comply with applicable spacing requirements in applicable codes and ordinances concerning the location of ground-mounted equipment located in the right-of-way if the requirements include a waiver, zoning or other process that addresses wireless provider requests for exception or variance and do not prohibit granting of such exceptions or variances.
(12) Undergrounding Regulations. The wireless provider shall comply with local code provisions or regulations concerning undergrounding requirements that prohibit the installation of new or the modification of existing utility poles in a right-of-way without prior approval if the requirements include a waiver, zoning or other process that addresses requests to install such new utility poles or modify such existing utility poles and do not prohibit the replacement of utility poles.
(13) Collocation Completion Deadline. Collocation for which a permit is granted shall be completed within 180 days after issuance of the permit, unless the City and the wireless provider agree to extend this period or a delay is caused by make-ready work for a municipal utility pole or by the lack of commercial power or backhaul availability at the site, provided the wireless provider has made a timely request within 60 days after the issuance of the permit for commercial power or backhaul services, and the additional time to complete installation does not exceed 360 days after issuance of the permit. Otherwise, the permit shall be void unless the City grants an extension in writing to the applicant.
(14) Cooperation. As a condition of any permit for installation of a new pole, small wireless support structure, or other above-ground facility granted pursuant to this Article, permittees shall be required to cooperate with the City and other small wireless providers in collocating additional small wireless facilities on poles and small wireless support structures owned by the permittee, provided that such proposed additional small wireless provider has been issued permits for that location by the City as described herein. All permittees shall exercise good faith in collocating other small wireless providers regarding sharing of the permitted site, provided that such shared use does not give rise to a substantial technical level of impairment of the ability to provide the permitted use (i.e., significant interference in broadcast capabilities as opposed to a competitive conflict or financial burden). Such good faith shall include sharing technical information to evaluate the feasibility of sharing utility poles or small wireless infrastructure. In the event that a dispute arises as to whether a permittee has exercised good faith in accommodating other users, the City may require a third-party technical study at the expense of the applicant, the permittee, or both.
(d) Application Fees. Application fees are imposed as follows:
(1) Applicant shall pay an application fee of $650 for an application to collocate a single small wireless facility on an existing utility pole or wireless support structure, and $350 for each small wireless facility addressed in a consolidated application to collocate more than one small wireless facility on existing utility poles or wireless support
structures.
(2) Applicant shall pay an application fee of $1,000 for each small wireless facility addressed in an application that includes the installation of a new utility pole for such collocation.
(3) Notwithstanding any contrary provision of State law or local ordinance, applications pursuant to this Section must be accompanied by the required application fee. Application fees are non-refundable.
(4) The City shall not require an application, approval or permit, or require any fees or other charges, from a communications service provider authorized to occupy the rights-of-way, for:
a. routine maintenance;
b. the replacement of wireless facilities with wireless facilities that are substantially similar, the same size, or smaller if the wireless provider notifies the City at least 10 days prior to the planned replacement and includes equipment specifications for the replacement of equipment consistent with subsection d. under the Section titled Application Requirements; or
c. the installation, placement, maintenance, operation or replacement of micro wireless facilities suspended on cables that are strung between existing utility poles in compliance with applicable safety codes.
(5) Wireless providers shall secure a permit from the City to work within rights-of-way for activities that affect traffic patterns or require lane closures.
(e) Exceptions to Applicability. Nothing in this Article authorizes a person to collocate small wireless facilities on:
(1) Property owned by a private party or property owned or controlled by the City or another unit of local government that is not located within rights-of-way, or a privately owned utility pole or wireless support structure without the consent of the property owner;
(2) Property owned, leased, or controlled by a park district, forest preserve district, or conservation district for public park, recreation or conservation purposes without the consent of the affected district, excluding the placement of facilities on rights-of-way located in an affected district that are under the jurisdiction and control of a different unit of local government as provided by the Illinois Highway Code; or
(3) Property owned by a rail carrier registered under Section 18c-7201 of the Illinois Vehicle Code, Metra Commuter Rail or any other public commuter rail service, or an electric utility as defined in Section 16-102 of the Public Utilities Act, without the consent of the rail carrier, public commuter rail service, or electric utility. The provisions of this Article do not apply to an electric or gas public utility or such utility's wireless facilities if the facilities are being used, developed and maintained consistent with the provisions of subsection (i) of Section 16-108.5 of the Public Utilities Act.
For the purposes of this subsection, "public utility" has the meaning given to that term in Section 3-105 of the Public Utilities Act. Nothing in this Article shall be construed to relieve any person from any requirement (a) to obtain a franchise or a State-issued authorization to offer cable service or video service or (b) to obtain any required permission to install, place, maintain, or operate communications facilities, other than small wireless facilities subject to this Article.
(f) Pre-Existing Agreements. Existing agreements between the City and wireless providers that relate to the collocation of small wireless facilities in the right-of-way, including the collocation of small wireless facilities on City utility poles, that are in effect on June 1, 2018, remain in effect for all small wireless facilities collocated on the City’s utility poles pursuant to applications submitted to the City before June 1, 2018, subject to applicable termination provisions contained therein. Agreements entered into after June 1, 2018, shall comply with this Article.
(g) Annual Recurring Rate. A wireless provider shall pay to the City an annual recurring rate to collocate a small wireless facility on a City utility pole located in a right-of-way that equals (i) $200 per year or (ii) the actual, direct and reasonable costs related to the wireless provider’s use of space on the City utility pole. If the City has not billed the wireless provider actual and direct costs, the fee shall be $200 payable on the first day after the first annual anniversary of the issuance of the permit or notice of intent to collocate, and on each annual anniversary date thereafter.
(h) Obsolescence, Abandonment, and Removal. Any small wireless facility that is no longer needed or is not operational shall be reported immediately by the small wireless provider to the City. Any obsolete or nonoperational small wireless facilities shall be removed within 90 days following notice to the City by the provider. A small wireless facility that is not operated for a continuous period of 12 months shall be considered abandoned. The owner of the facility shall remove the small wireless facility within 90 days after receipt of written notice from theCity notifying the wireless provider of the abandonment.
The notice shall be sent by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, by the City to the owner at the last known address of the wireless provider. If the small wireless facility is not removed within 90 days of such notice, the City may remove or cause the removal of such facility pursuant to the terms of its pole attachment agreement for municipal utility poles or through whatever actions are provided for abatement of nuisances or by other law for removal and cost recovery.
A wireless provider shall provide written notice to the City if it sells or transfers small wireless facilities within the jurisdiction of the City. Such notice shall include the name and contact information of the new wireless provider.
Sec. 6-3103. Design And Safety Requirements.
(a) Design Standards. In addition to any other applicable design standards as set forth in the applicable codes and ordinances or imposed by any other law or regulations, a wireless provider shall comply with the following design standards:
(1) Screening. Whenever any equipment or appurtenances, i.e. cabinet, controller, etc., are to be installed, screening must be installed to minimize the visibility of such equipment or appurtenance and shall not be permitted to obstruct sight lines or to create other traffic or safety problems.
(2) Color and Stealth. All small wireless facilities, including all related equipment and appurtenances, must be a color that blends with the surroundings of the utility pole, wireless support structure, or other structure on which such facility or equipment is mounted, placed, or collocated. The color must be comprised of non-reflective materials which blend with the materials and colors of the surrounding area and structures. The wireless provider shall use good faith efforts to employ reasonable stealth techniques to conceal the appearance of a small wireless facility or its related equipment and appurtenances.
(3) Utility Poles; Wireless Support Structures; Extensions. Any utility pole extension or wireless support structure extension shall blend with the color of the utility pole or wireless support structure upon which the extension is mounted. Any new utility pole or replacement utility pole should be metallic unless otherwise approved by the City, and shall blend with the color, style, and structure of any surrounding utility poles or wireless support structures.
(4) Size. The wireless provider shall make good faith efforts to ensure the silhouette of the small wireless facility and its related equipment and appurtenances are reduced to minimize visual impact.
(5) Illumination. Small wireless facilities shall not be illuminated unless required by law.
(6) Generators and Backup Battery. Generators are not permitted for small wireless facilities. All proposed battery backups must be reviewed and approved by the City.
(b) Safety Standards. In addition to any other applicable safety standards as set forth in the applicable codes and ordinances or imposed by any other law or regulations, a wireless provider shall comply with the following safety standards:
(1) A small wireless facility and any related equipment or appurtenance shall not be collocated in a manner so as to obstruct or interfere with a motorist’s view of roadways, nor shall any small wireless facility and any related equipment or appurtenance be collocated in a manner which obstructs the view of a motorist at an intersection. Further, wireless providers are encouraged and should allow for the full use of the public right-of-way by pedestrians, bicycles, and other users.
(2) Any and all transmission cables and cable trays deployed horizontally above the ground between any number of small wireless facilities and its equipment, or between any number of small wireless facilities, or between any number of small wireless facilities’ equipment, shall be at least eight (8) feet above ground at all points.
(3) Wires and cables connecting the antenna to the remainder of the small wireless facility must be installed in accordance with the national electrical code, national electrical safety code, or any other applicable code adopted by the City and in force at the time of the installation of the small wireless facility. Any wiring must be covered with an appropriate cover. No wiring or cabling serving the facility will be allowed to interfere with any existing uses.
(4) No signage shall be permitted on any small wireless facility or its related equipment or appurtenances, other than signs that are required for public safety purposes, by law, or by the FCC, FAA, or other similar governmental agency.
(5) The location of wireless support structures, replacement poles, and/or any new poles shall complywith the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), City construction standards, and State and federal regulations in order to provide a clear and safe passage with the public right-of-way.
(6) No small wireless facilities or related equipment shall be operated to produce noise levels above forty (40) decibels as measured form the nearest property line to which the small wireless facility is located.
Sec. 6-3104. Dispute Resolution.
The Circuit Court of Rock Island County shall have exclusive jurisdiction to resolve all disputes arising under the Act. Pending resolution of a dispute concerning rates for collocation of small wireless facilities on municipal utility poles within the right-of-way, the City shall allow the collocating person to collocate on its poles at annual rates of no more than $200 per year per municipal utility pole, with rates to be determined upon final resolution of the dispute.
Sec. 6-3105. Indemnification.
A wireless provider shall indemnify and hold the City harmless against any and all liability or loss from personal injury or property damage resulting from or arising out of, in whole or in part, the use or occupancy of the City improvements or right-of-way associated with such improvements by the wireless provider or its employees, agents, or contractors arising out of the rights and privileges granted under this Article and the Act. A wireless provider has no obligation to indemnify or hold harmless against any liabilities and losses as may be due to or caused by the sole negligence of the City or its employees or agents. A wireless provider shall further waive any claims that they may have against the City with respect to consequential, incidental, or special damages, however caused, based on the theory of liability.
Sec. 6-3106. Insurance.
The wireless provider shall carry, at the wireless provider's own cost and expense, insurance as required in Section 6-1107.
Sec. 6-3107. Severability.
If any provision of this Article or application thereof to any person or circumstances is ruled unconstitutional or otherwise invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of this Article that can be given effect without the invalid application or provision, and each invalid provision or invalid application of this Article is severable.”
Section 2 - That City staff is authorized to do all things necessary under this ordinance, including, but not limited to, the execution of master pole agreements and necessary supplements.
Section 3 - That this ordinance is adopted pursuant to the City’s home rule powers, and any portion hereof which is in conflict with or derogation of state law, shall control over said state law to the extent of any such conflict or derogation.
Section 4 - That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after passage, approval and, if required by law, publication in the manner provided for by law.
An Ordinance
Amending
Chapter 20, “Motor Vehicles And Traffic,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances, Section 20-4503, “Duty Of Drivers Approaching A Three-Way Stop Intersection,” Appendix 4, “Three-Way Stop Intersections,” by installing a three-way stop intersection on 7th Street at 12th Avenue.
Whereas, a request to include a three-way stop intersection at the above designated location was received and reviewed by the Traffic Committee on June 5, 2018; and
Whereas, City Staff reviewed the traffic volumes and found that the request meets the criteria for designating a three-way stop intersection.
Now, Therefore, Be It Ordained By The City Council Of The City Of Moline, Illinois, as follows:
Section 1 – Chapter 20, “Motor Vehicles And Traffic,” Of The Moline Code Of Ordinances, Section 20-4503, “Duty Of Drivers Approaching A Three-Way Stop Intersection,” Appendix 4, “Three-Way Stop Intersections,” by installing a three-way stop intersection on 7th Street at 12th Avenue.
Section 2 – That pursuant to Section 1-1107 of the Moline Code of Ordinances, any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be fined not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) for each offense.
Section 3 – That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after passage, approval, and if required by law, publication in the manner provided for by law.
A Resolution
Authorizing
The Mayor and City Clerk to accept a proposal from the GovHR USA, Northbrook, Illinois, for Professional Consulting Services for the Coordination and Facilitation of a Governance Effectiveness and Goal Setting Process for the City of Moline.
Whereas, the City Council of the City of Moline wishes to update the strategic goals for the organization; and
Whereas, staff and the City Council have expressed a desire to define roles and responsibilities, establish expectations for these various roles, and pursue a more effective management team for the local government; and
Whereas, the City of Moline has a productive relationship with GovHR USA, having utilized their services for several executive recruitments for the City as well as a Classification and Compensation Study in 2017-2018.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Moline, Illinois, as follows:
That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to accept a proposal from the consulting firm GovHR USA, of Northbrook, Illinois, to provide professional consulting services for the coordination and facilitation of a governance effectiveness and goal setting process for the City of Moline; provided, however, that said proposal is in substantially similar form and content to that attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference thereto as Exhibit A and has been approved as to form by the City Attorney.
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